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Enrollment Deposit

University of South Carolina-Columbia requires a deposit of $200 to confirm your enrollment.



National Rank

28.60%

The University of South Carolina-Columbia is in the top 28.60% of colleges in the country for deposit cost. Nationally, 23.18% of colleges do not require a deposit.

State Rank

25.90%

The University of South Carolina-Columbia is in the top 25.90% of colleges in the state of South Carolina for deposit cost. 12.50% of colleges in the state do not require a deposit.

Type Rank

44.00%

The University of South Carolina-Columbia is in the top 44.00% of Public, 4-year or above colleges for deposit cost. 37.66% ofpublic colleges do not require a deposit.

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Student Population

University of South Carolina-Columbia educates a diverse community of 35,653 students, with 27,343 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 8,310 engaged in advanced graduate studies.


Total Enrollment

35,653


Total Undergraduates

27,343

Total Graduates

8,310


Full-Time vs Part-Time

90% Full-Time

10% Part-Time

Admissions

The admission process at University of South Carolina-Columbia has a 64% acceptance rate. University of South Carolina-Columbia has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential. The average SAT score is 1280 and the average ACT score is 28.


Acceptance Rate

64%


SAT

Students submitting SAT

33%

Total Score

400

1600

11801380

Reading and Writing

200

800

600690

Math

200

800

580690

ACT

Students submitting ACT

17%

Composite Score

0

36

2732

English

0

36

2533

Math

0

36

2430

Location

Located in Columbia, SC, University of South Carolina-Columbia offers students a dynamic urban experience with all the advantages of a midsize city environment.


City

Columbia


County

Richland County


State

South Carolina


Country

United States


Urbanization

City: Midsize

About

University of South Carolina-Columbia features a student-focused approach with a 18 : 1 student-faculty ratio, values, and competitive NCAA athletic programs that enhance the college experience.


Student-to-Faculty Ratio

18 : 1


Religious Affiliation

None


Division in Athletics

NCAA


Sector

Public, 4-year or above


Cost

University of South Carolina-Columbia makes education accessible, offering an average net price of $22,427 with 93% of students receiving financial assistance including 18% benefiting from Pell Grants.


Average Net Price

$22,427


Received Aid

93%


Pell Recipients

18%


Combined Sticker Price

In-State: $12,688

Out-of-State: $34,934

Demographics

The University of South Carolina-Columbia student body represents diverse backgrounds and experiences, with NaN% in-state students and a balanced age distribution across traditional and non-traditional learners.


Gender
Men
11,975 (44%)
Women
15,368 (56%)

Undergraduate Ages
Under 18
383 (1%)
18-19
12,399 (45%)
20-21
11,540 (42%)
22-24
2,221 (8%)
Over 25
800 (3%)

Outcomes

University of South Carolina-Columbia prioritizes student success, demonstrated by a 78% graduation rate and the achievements of alumni who make meaningful contributions in their communities and careers.


Graduation Rate

78%

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